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Class
Policies |
Spring
2006 |
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| Plagiarism:
Please read the information on the MPA web site regarding plagiarism.
The plagiarism policy applies to all written work. This includes any projects submitted, any papers, any discussion threads, and the presentations (whether in PowerPoint or other format). Please let the instructor know if you have any questions and we will discuss
the topic further in class. (Anyone who has not yet signed
a form indicating your understanding and agreemtn can go here: Plagiarism_Form_for_Student_Signature.doc if you need the form.) |
Evaluation: Participants
will be evaluated based on their performance of the following requirements
with values listed: |
| Examinations |
75% |
| Homework & Participation |
25% |
| Total |
100% |
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See the "Assignments" page
for details on the components above. |
Group
Projects: In this course it might be appropriate for students to study together, but all homework and the take-home exam work should be done independently. If you have questions about any interpretation of this concept please contact or talk with the instructor. Any problems you have with doing the work in the course should be discussed with the instructor. Guidance and help will be provided as appropriate. |
Style
Guidelines: Although no paper is required for this course, it is possible that some aspect of a homework assignment or take-home test will require a written submission with references. Participants should
use APA style for any written submissions (as needed). Get the MS Word Template (right-click
and "Save Target As" to get file) and see "APA
Format Handout" (PDF* file) on the MPA
Resources page. (That "APA
Format Handout" file is also available in MS Word format.) |
| Communication: |
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E-mail is our preferred
method of communication between class meetings. Students should use their VSU email account to send and receive messages. Use the following email address: gamerwin@valdosta.edu. |
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I will generally respond
to any e-mail within one to two working days. Likewise,
I ask that you check your email daily and respond in a timely manner if a
response is requested or
warranted. |
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If the email communication
fails or some emergency comes up it is OK to contact the teacher
by
telephone. The best number is my cell number: (229) 221-2891 and voice mail
is available in case I cannot
answer. I will return calls if needed. |
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| If you have problems with VSU E-Mail, WebCT, or web access: If you
need assistance and/or support getting your VSU E-mail set up, please contact the VSU Information Technology Help Desk: Phone: 229-245-4357or visit them in Odum Library (at the location of the Old Reference Desk). |
| Attendance: Participants
are expected to attend all class sessions and to be on time. Participants are
permitted one
professional-related absence with prior approval and/or one health-related absence.
Documentation may
be required. Each additional absence will require a make-up assignment or result
in the loss of 15% on
the final grade. Please be clear that it is the participant's responsibility to keep up with the work required even if they are absent from class. Contact the instructor if you have any problems. It is acceptable to get help from the instructor, but you must ask! |
| Language
Biases: All participants are expected to employ non biased
speech and prose--gender,
race, and other. At times we will make mistakes and say or write in a manner
which may cause offense.
We will help each other to remove biases and offensive aspects from our speech
and prose. |
| Working
Together: Participants are encouraged to cooperate--share
ideas, resources, and insights.
Make certain the final product reflects your efforts, but help each other out.
Learning, like almost
everything, is more fun when it is a shared experience. |
| Questions/Concerns: If
in doubt--ask! Do not let a little problem grow. The only
"stupid" or “silly” question is the one that goes unasked. |
| Reference
http://www.valdosta.edu/mpa/classes/padm7060/policies.html |
| Updated
02/12/2006,
contact Jerry Merwin |